As a young boy, Craig Blais enjoyed being a Cub Scout in Auburn. A favorite memory was the Pinewood Derby and the racing car that he and his father crafted together out of a block of balsa wood, two metal rods, and four tiny wheels. "We worked on it every night and I remember the time I spent with my father making that car. I don't remember who won the race but that time with my Dad was special."

As the current President and CEO of the Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC), Craig Blais brings a wealth of expertise to this position. Craig is responsible for overseeing a $10 million dollar non-profit corporation. Craig also serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the WBDC, and oversees all of the economic development projects as well as managing the day to day operations of the corporation.

Mr. Blais' career began in 1986 at the State House, as Chief of Staff for the House of Representatives. Craig reported to the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Human Services & Elderly Affairs. Craig also served as District Staff Coordinator in charge of constituent services.

In 1992, Craig became the Assistant Town Manager in Arlington where his responsibilities included the preparation of a $60 million dollar operating and capital municipal budget. He also oversaw the management of a 23 town solid waste disposal operation, implemented a total quality management program, and served as the town's representative on the MBTA and MWRA Advisory Boards.

Mr. Blais' sense of civic duty led him to run and be elected to three consecutive terms as a member of the Auburn Board of Selectmen, serving as the Chair from 1994 to 1996. One of his favorite parts of the job was to attend Eagle Scout Courts of Honor. He recalls the service these young men provided to the community and had been impressed by the commitment they had demonstrated toward achieving their goals. During his time on the Board, he advocated and won the approval of a $50 million regional mall expansion, the acquisition of over 100 acres of open space, the development of a 20 acre industrial park, and implemented an innovative fire service staffing program with Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Craig also served in various economic development positions with the City of Worcester. Craig served as the Deputy Development Officer became the Acting Chief Development Officer, becoming the Director of Economic Development. In all of these roles for the City, Mr. Blais oversaw a $1 billion dollar economic development agenda that included the construction of a $250 million dollar healthcare facility, a new convention center construction project, and various major infrastructure enhancement projects throughout the City.

Craig is married to Tracy and the couple has two children, Colin and Samantha. Craig coaches softball and baseball for his children's teams in Sutton. He credits Ted Coghlin as being his mentor who, by living by the Scout Oath and Law, has demonstrated leadership, civic duty, and a moral compass that Craig admires.

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